Issue #19 | Week of October 12th

ANNOUNCEMENT

🎄 A Christmas Carol (Tentative)
Kansas City's favorite holiday tradition is back, and we're working on a homeschool group outing! Follow Ebenezer Scrooge through his visits with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, and enjoy Tiny Tim, the Cratchits, the lively Fezziwigs, and the beautiful Candlelight Carol. It's a wonderful way to kick off the season with your family.

Price: $20 per person
Location: Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus
The play runs approximately two hours with one intermission.
There is a Q. and A. with cast and crew following the performance.

👉 Keep Me Posted: https://forms.gle/JVGHC4UDhukZiaxUA
This isn't a registration. It just lets us know you're interested and which dates work for your family. Once a date is confirmed, we'll email you with the details and how to register.

The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-Off City Stage Theatre @ Union Station
_{Fri 12/4 @ 10am $5.50 per person (New Low Rate!)
Eight young cookie chefs have been selected from all over the country to battle it out for first prize at the Cookie Coliseum, in this Christmas spirit-filled musical. Rivalry gives way to charity, family, and forgiveness. Register by 10/20 *hsUntethered Event}

New Moves Bolender Center
_{January 29, 2027 at 11:00 a.m. $12 per person Register by 12/4
Recommended for High School/Higher Education (or mature Middle Schoolers)Runtime: 2 hrs, one 15-min intermission
Kansas City Ballet's contemporary showcase featuring the next generation of visionary choreographers, staged in the intimate Frost Studio Theater}

SAVANNAH FALL MAKERS MARKET
_{Saturday, Oct 10 · 9:00am–3:00pm · 1401 US-71 Hwy, Savannah · FREE
A great excuse to get out on a fall Saturday — browse handcrafted goods, homegrown products, and one-of-a-kind finds from local makers. Third year running.}

LOW-KEY LIBRARY LOUNGE FOR TEENS
_{Monday, Oct 12 · 3:00–4:00pm · Washington Park Library · FREE
A genuinely low-pressure hour — bring a book, do a quiet craft, or just hang out with snacks and Wi-Fi. Good for homeschool teens who want a chill social landing spot.}

BOOK BUDDIES
_{Tuesday, Oct 13 · 4:00–5:00pm · Riverside Branch · FREE
Kids of any age or reading level can drop in and read aloud to a therapy dog. No pressure, no grades — just a good listener.}

TRICKY TUESDAY! - CREEPY CARROTS
_{Tuesday, Oct 13 · 4:00–5:00pm · Washington Park Library · FREE
Stories featuring Creepy Carrots followed by a themed craft — part of a weekly rotating mix of games, crafts, and activities for kids 6–12.}

FRANKENSPORKS
_{Wednesday, Oct 14 · 4:30–5:15pm · Riverside Branch · FREE
Kids turn ordinary sporks into silly Frankensporks in this quick Halloween craft session. Ages 6–11.}

WACKY WEDNESDAY TAKE AND MAKE CRAFTS
_{Wednesday, Oct 14 · 10:00am–6:00pm · Carnegie Library · FREE
Stop by the circulation desk and grab a seasonal take-and-make craft to finish at home. Available every Wednesday while supplies last, not recommended for under 3.}

LIBRARY LEGO LAB
_{Wednesday, Oct 14 · 5:30–6:30pm · Riverside Branch · FREE
Drop-in Lego building for kids, teens, and adults — no theme, no rules, just build.}

TASTY TALES
_{Wednesday, Oct 14 · 6:00–7:00pm · East Hills Library · FREE
This month the book is Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard — kids knead dough and actually get to try fry bread, a traditional Navajo food. REGISTER}

DROP IN KNITTING
_{Thursday, Oct 15 · 11:00am–12:00pm · Riverside Branch · FREE
Bring whatever you're working on — knitting, crochet, fiber art of any kind — and swap patterns and techniques with others. No registration needed. Teens and adults.}

CHESS & CHECKERS CLUB
_{Thursday, Oct 15 · 6:00–7:30pm · Riverside Branch · FREE
All skill levels are welcome at this teens-and-adults club — bring your enthusiasm and your best strategy.}

LEGO CLUB
_{Thursday, Oct 15 · 6:00–7:00pm · East Hills Library · FREE
Monthly building challenges for LEGO fans in grades K and up. Drop in and see what your kids can build.}

TEEN AFTER HOURS - COSTUMES, CRAFTS AND CANDY
_{Friday, Oct 16 · 6:00–8:00pm · Downtown Library · FREE
Teens get the haunted library to themselves after hours — crafts, games, and Halloween vibes. Costumes are strongly encouraged. Parent or guardian permission form required.}

JUNK JOURNALS - WEEKEND EDITION
_{Saturday, Oct 17 · 10:00am–12:00pm · Savannah Branch · FREE
A two-hour weekend session for junk journal makers who want more time or can't make a weekday session. Bring your own supplies or use what's provided. No registration needed.}

TRUNK OR TREAT
_{Saturday, Oct 24 · 2:00–4:00pm · 3007 N. Belt Hwy, St. Joseph (Pizza Ranch parking lot) · FREE - Families and businesses hosting decorated trunks, free candy, and giveaways. A low-key neighborhood Halloween outing.}

St. Joseph Police Department Trunk or Treat
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - 6pm to 8pm
Civic Arena

TRADITIONAL SKILLS SUMMIT
_{Monday–Friday, Oct 12–16 · It’s FREE, live, and online!
Twenty-five expert sessions over five days covering homesteading, food growing, and traditional skills — all accessible right from home, so distance is not a factor. A solid week of living-history and practical-skills content for families. SIGN UP NOW!}

SLICK CITY ACTION PARK Overland Park, KS (~70 mi)
Homeschool Social 10/23 and 10/30 - 11am - 1pm

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
_{PRESALE ACCESS with promo code: DREAMS}

FUUTREO MAGNETIC WALL FILE HOLDERS
If your school space is overrun with papers, workbooks, and "I'll deal with this later" piles — these magnetic file holders are a simple fix. The set comes with six large vertical pockets that stick to any flat metal surface: refrigerator, filing cabinet, whiteboard, locker — no drilling, no damage, no tools.
Each pocket holds up to 2.2 lbs and is large enough for notebooks, magazines, folders, and loose papers. Use one pocket per kid, one per subject, or one for incoming work and one for completed — however your brain organizes, these can match it. They come in bright colors which makes sorting by child or subject intuitive even for little ones. A small thing that makes a real difference in a busy school room.

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